Sky Fire Update Wednesday 11AM

OAKHURST – The Sky Fire, burning north of Oakhurst, is now 95 percent contained at 500 acres.

Sky Ranch Road remains closed, as the fire area is still a dangerous place due to snags, active fire, and fire personnel working and equipment traveling along the road.

The Sky Fire transitioned to a Sierra National Forest Type 3 management organization this morning at 6 a.m.

Crews will continue fire line suppression repair and mop-up on all parts of the fire, along with suppression repair. The fire continues to cool, but some areas may still produce smoke for several more days.